121 Pakistanis stranded in Iran reach homeland via PIA special flight

LAHORE: A second special repatriation PIA flight safely brought home 121 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran, the national flag carrier said in a statement on Friday.

Flight PK-7160 arrived in Lahore from Baku, Azerbaijan, at 3:40pm, concluding a coordinated evacuation effort in response to the closure of Iranian airspace.

The Pakistani embassies in Tehran and Baku played a pivotal role in facilitating the cross-border movement and coordination required for the repatriation process.